Ludacris (Christopher Bridges) has been on a slow and steady rise to fame since his first internship at Atlanta radio station HOT 107.9. The Grammy-winning MC has one of the most distinctive and wittiest voices in hip-hop, and has collaborated with Kanye West, Timbaland, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and Usher. He’s defied doubters with head-turning acting roles in Hustle & Flow, Crash (for which he won a SAG Award), 2 Fast 2 Furious and NBC’s Law & Order: SVU. It started with the music, but doesn’t end there for this mogul-in-the-making. From his Conjure cognac to his youth foundation, Ludacris stays making moves.

Ludacris - Stand Up ft. Shawnna

Music video by Ludacris performing Stand Up. (C) 2003 The Island Def Jam Music Group